Espetinhos de Carne Bovina ou Frango com Pimentões e Cebola
Beef or Chicken Skewers with Bell Peppers and Onion
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no sugary marinades are used. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Cubes of marinated beef (e.g., sirloin) or chicken, skewered with chunks of bell peppers and red onion, then grilled over charcoal until tender and slightly charred. A classic churrascaria or street food item.
Key ingredients
Beef (alcatra/sirloin) or chicken breast/thigh, bell peppers (various colors), red onion, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin (optional).
How to make it keto
Confirm no sugary marinades are used. Request without any starchy sides (farofa, rice, vinaigrette with sugar) and ensure no sweet glazes are brushed on during cooking.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Por favor, confirme que não há marinadas doces nem caldas nos espetinhos. Quero sem farofa, arroz ou vinagrete com açúcar.
Please confirm no sugary marinades or glazes are used on the skewers. I'd like them without farofa, rice, or vinaigrette with sugar.
Watch out for
Sweet or high-sugar marinades, sugary vinaigrette for dipping, or traditional starchy sides like farofa, rice, or yuca.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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